Wool-Blend Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This lightweight woven fabric, weighing 180 g/m², is made from combed cotton yarns of different colors blended with 40% wool, ideal for dress shirts. It falls under HTS 5212.14.10.20 as an other woven cotton fabric not exceeding 200 g/m², with 36% or more wool or fine animal hair, using combed yarns. The multi-colored yarns and wool content distinguish it from plain cotton fabrics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify wool content exceeds 36% by weight via lab testing for accurate classification under 5212.14
• Provide certificates confirming combed yarn processing and fabric weight under 200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure fiber content labeling complies with FTC rules; common pitfall is under-declaring wool leading to penalties